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A Winter Reprieve

I don’t know about you, but I think I had a moment of spring fever today.

The sun has been beautiful and we’ve had mild temperatures in the last week or so. Of course, that’s been balanced with rain and the possibility of snow tomorrow.

But, this year it’s more about the state of my heart and mind than it is about my external surroundings.

Warmer weather and sunshine are easily equated with a change of seasons and a change of heart.

Spring is one of the best times of year when everything and everyone gets a fresh start.

But, you can have a fresh start any day, if that’s what you choose to do.

Today I chose to look at the positive side of life rather than the dark clouds that are on the horizon. I saw the sunshine, not the possibility of snow. I saw the good in my neighbors rather than those who had broken lightbulbs in the carport area last night.

I know it sounds like the cup half-full or half-empty scenario but really life is much better when you jump from lilypad to lilypad rather than seeing crocodiles as you cross the river of life.

Have a great evening!

And a call out to my friend Fiona in England, who has been snowed in for quite some time. It appears our Spokane weather showed up on her doorstep.

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